Rabat – Switzerland and Canada have announced their starting lineups for their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The two teams meet at BC Place in Vancouver with first place in the group at stake.
Canada and Switzerland enter the match level on four points, although the tournament co-hosts hold the advantage because of their superior goal difference.
Canada will finish top of the group with a victory or draw, while Switzerland need to win to move above Jesse Marsch’s team.
Switzerland Starting Lineup
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has selected Gregor Kobel in goal.
Luca Jaquez starts alongside Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji and Ricardo Rodríguez in defence.
Captain Granit Xhaka partners Remo Freuler in central midfield, with Djibril Sow, Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas operating behind Breel Embolo.
Switzerland: Gregor Kobel; Luca Jaquez, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka; Djibril Sow, Johan Manzambi, Ruben Vargas; Breel Embolo.
Jaquez comes into the defence in place of Silvan Widmer, while Sow receives a starting opportunity in the attacking midfield line.
Dan Ndoye and Michel Aebischer are among the options available from the bench.
Switzerland began their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Qatar before earning a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Davies and Eustáquio Start on Canada Bench
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has named Maxime Crépeau in goal behind a defensive line of Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius and Richie Laryea.
Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan Saliba and Ali Ahmed form the midfield.
Jonathan David captains the team and starts alongside Cyle Larin in attack.
Canada: Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan Saliba, Ali Ahmed; Jonathan David, Cyle Larin.
Captain Alphonso Davies begins the match on the bench, while experienced midfielder Stephen Eustáquio is also not included in the starting lineup.
Choinière and Saliba have been selected in midfield following the serious injury suffered by Ismaël Koné during Canada’s 6-0 victory over Qatar.
First Place at Stake in Vancouver
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening match before recording their first World Cup victory with a dominant performance against Qatar.
Switzerland also remain unbeaten after collecting four points from their first two games.
Both teams are in strong positions to reach the round of 32, but finishing first could provide a more favorable path in the knockout stage.
Canada will have the support of the home crowd in Vancouver, while Switzerland will rely on their experienced core of Xhaka, Akanji and Embolo in their attempt to take control of Group B.
